Little rock or awakening
Alauna is a name with multiple potential etymological roots. In a Celtic context, it is associated with an ancient river goddess and the word for 'little rock.' It is also considered a modern variation of Alana or Alanna, which may derive from the Gaelic 'ailin' or the Old High German word for 'awakening' or 'precious.'
About 15 girls were named Alauna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
